Statement
An Ye Zhi is a Chinese-born artist who grew up in the Netherlands. Born during the one-child policy, she explores the intricate realities of growing up as a transracial adoptee. Her works stand as testaments to the trauma endured and lives lost by all the children that were abandoned during the policy. With her work she also delves into the complexity of her Chinese roots. Taken from her homeland at a young age, her works offer reflections on the complexity of racial identity, origin and belonging. Through imaginative sculptures and installations, and the use of mixed media, An Ye Zhi reveals pieces of her narrative.
Contact
vvdf Exhibitions
(Upcoming) October, 2024, Manifestations
Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven
July to August, 2024, Veelbelovend, an exhibition for promising graduates
Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group exhibition
June, 2024, Graduation Exhibition, Minerva
Gallery Sign, Groningen, Netherlands
Group exhibition
2024 Open studio
Ulgersmaweg 145, Groningen, Netherlands
Group exhibition
2023 XORDIUM
Toko, Groningen, Netherlands
Group exhibition
2023 Stichting 2nd floor x Markt van het Noorden Suikerlaan 2, Groningen, Netherlands
Group exhibition
2022 REBIRTH by stichting 2nd floor
Preadiniussingel 59, Groningen, Netherlands
Group exhibition
Awards
2024, Nomination for Young Talents Award, best of Talents of Dutch Art Academies, according to Manifestations
(award ceremony 23 oct)
2024, Nomination Minerva Award for research in Art or Design
Bachelor Thesis nominated
Reviews
2024, Metropolis Magazine, Graduations Shows, Minerva, Elles Hassling, 24-06-24
2024, Lost Painters, Eindexamen Expositie: Minerva Groningen 2024, Niek Hendrix, 17-06-24